Small improvements to your office workflow will often yield big benefits, not just in terms of your day-to-day workflow, but in aggregate, over time. Saving a few minutes every day on a frequently-repeated process can add up to days saved annually.
Once such task that you undoubtedly repeat at least several times throughout the day is authentication for one or several of the Xerox apps you use—that is to say, you likely have to spend a fair bit of time logging in to an app like one of the many “connectors” such as Xerox Connect for Exchange or others.
The Xerox App Mobile Login feature allows you to significantly cut down on the amount of time you spend authenticating yourself to these kinds of apps. Let’s see how it works:
Xerox App Mobile Login Introduces Xerox App Security Without Touchscreen Typing
Xerox App Mobile Login is an optional feature that allows users to authenticate themselves and securely access a Xerox app using their mobile phone, instead of having to type in a username and password combo on the device’s touchscreen display.
Using this feature, when you select the app you want to access at your printer’s display screen, a QR code appears. Instead of typing in your credentials, you can simply use your mobile phone to scan the QR code. Approve the authentication using your phone, and you’ll be granted access. Compared to typing, this is much faster for most users.
The other benefit is, of course, that you won’t have to worry about forgetting your credentials. Forgotten credentials, which inevitably will need to be reset, costs you and your team valuable time. It also eliminates the potential security risk of the “sticky note password,” where users write down passwords on sticky notes, that could be lost or fall into the wrong hands.
But What About Security? Here’s Why Xerox App Mobile Login Keeps Your Device and Apps Secure
Mobile Login’s security starts with your phone’s built-in security; that is to say, as long as nobody else has access to your mobile phone and physical access to the printer, you’re in good shape.
One could argue that this style of QR-code driven security is perhaps even better than a proximity card or badge system, as the average person is far less likely to lose their smartphone than a badge!
Furthermore, it’s worth noting that scanning the QR code using your phone doesn’t transmit secure data (your credentials) directly from the phone to the printer (e.g., wirelessly or something to that effect). Instead, the process initiates a secure handshake between the app on your phone and the Xerox app you want to access, which verifies you without exposing sensitive data.
Optional Features for Maximum Customization: How Xerox Technology Gives You Total Control Over Your Printer
Mobile Login doesn’t have to replace existing authentication methods. If you prefer typing passwords or using badge readers, those options remain available—the feature is simply another tool to fit your workflow, and best of all, it’s free.
If you’d like to learn more about how Xerox technology gives you flexibility, have a look around the Smart Document Solutions blog or contact us today. We have several convenient location throughout Arizona, so you’re also welcome to stop by! Finally, you’re also encouraged to request a free quote if it’s time for an office upgrade.
